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2009 Gmc Yukon Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (3) · Steering (2) · Service Brakes (2)

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14
Complaints
0
Recalls
257
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (257)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Unknown Or Other 2025-09-09 · 13598 · Other

new vehicle monitoring programs section in ivh

Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o

Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.

Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Showing the 6 most recent of 257 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2019-07-17 · Air Bags · 64,000 mi

“there takata recall has been a recall for over 3 years on the car i went to get it repaired due to my service air bag light coming on and they keep telling me that a repair has not been found for the takata recall.…”

2018-12-09 · Visibility/Wiper

“like the other 9000 people identified on facebook among other forums, the dash on my yukon is cracked. i am concerned about putting my family in this vehicle. this is a product defect. i wouldn't mind spending the money to put a new one in, but i dont have the confidence the new dash will last any longer. cracking happens right near the passenger a…”

2018-08-18 · Structure:body

“multiple cracks on the dashboard. this problem was discovered several years ago.…”

2018-08-17 · Service Brakes · 109,300 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc yukon hybrid. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle surged forward. the contact stated that the failure occurred daily since 2016. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (thomas chevrolet, 1263 w baltimore pike, media, pa 19063), but they could not replicate the failu…”

2018-02-26 · Electrical System · 85,000 mi

“all three of my door locks no longer lock electronically. they must be locked manually. i have two children and this is a major safety concern. many complaints have been filed to gm indicating that this is a manufacturing error. my car has 85000 miles and many that have complained have far less. this is clearly an issue that should be recalled. i r…”

2017-12-19 · Air Bags

“"takata recall" repair still pending...need a fix as takata is filing for bk…”

2016-08-12 · Air Bags · 100 mi

“i bought a 2009 gmc yukon hybrid in july 2016. the dash is cracked around the airbags. i feel like this is a safety concern for the airbags and should have been recalled and repaired by gmc.…”

2015-09-22 · Unknown Or Other

“the dashboard has cracked in several places without any known cause.…”

2014-10-05 · Engine · 85,000 mi

“upon being stopped at a light at a main intersection and then making a left hand turn, the vehicle shut down and the check engine light came on the panel. we were able to coast to the side of the road. after a few minutes, the vehicle started up for about 2miles then shut off again. the dealer was not able to replicate and said no issues found. …”

2014-08-15 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 116,000 mi

“3 of the 4 door locks failed to work as intended, i.e., with fob and had to be manually manipulated to open doors. one door could be opened with key. one door could only be opened if lock was pulled up manually - it would lock automatically, but took manual intervention to get the lock in the un-lock position. unless there was an adult in this po…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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